Commercial Analyst

NHS Jobs; Poole; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discount package

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Commercial Analyst to provide financial and commercial insight across our Commercial team, supporting Bids, Contracts and Procurement. You will turn data into practical recommendations to drive profitable growth and sustainable contracts.

The role involves developing pricing models, analysing contract profitability, and delivering dashboards to inform senior decision-makers. You will work closely with Finance, Operations, Business Development and Procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting or cost modelling.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills are required.
• Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle complex datasets and explain findings clearly.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost and pricing models for bids and new business opportunities.
• Provide financial analysis to support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Complete tender pricing schedules accurately and timely.
• Analyze contract profitability, margins, fee rates, occupancy and productivity.
• Develop dashboards and reports identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Model the impact of wage increases, inflation and other cost pressures.
• Support annual fee uplift submissions to local authorities and NHS bodies.
• Analyze supplier expenditure and identify potential savings and efficiencies.
• Support procurement exercises, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Prepare business cases, sensitivity analyses and commercial reports for senior decision-makers.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost modelling

Advanced Excel

Financial modelling

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

Package Description:

This role is primarily based at our Poole office, with travel to our Head Office in Portland required once or twice per week. Are you an analytical and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys using data to influence business decisions? We have created a new Commercial Analyst role to provide financial and commercial insight across our Commercial team supporting our Bids, Contracts and Procurement functions. You will help us assess new business opportunities, develop tender pricing, understand the profitability of our live contracts, and identify opportunities for savings. This is a pivotal role working directly with the board and closely with Finance, Operations, Business Development, and Procurement. You will turn complex data into practical recommendations that support profitable growth, sustainable contracts and better commercial decision-making.

What you will do

Develop cost and pricing models for bids and new business opportunities. Provide financial analysis to support bid/no-bid decisions. Complete tender pricing schedules accurately and within deadlines. Analyse contract profitability, margins, fee rates, occupancy and productivity. Develop dashboards and reports identifying commercial risks and opportunities. Model the impact of wage increases, inflation and other cost pressures. Support annual fee uplift submissions to local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies. Analyse supplier expenditure and identify potential savings and efficiencies. Support procurement exercises, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations. Prepare business cases, sensitivity analyses and commercial reports for senior decision-makers.

What you will bring

Previous experience in a similar commercial, finance or analytical role. Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting or cost modelling. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills. Strong numerical reasoning and attention to detail. The ability to work with complex datasets and explain findings clearly. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines. A proactive approach and the confidence to work independently. Effective stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Relevant qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related subject. At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, if applicable. Experience in health or social care, public procurement, local authority or NHS funding, or contract profitability analysis would be desirable but is not essential.

If you are looking for an opportunity to shape a brand-new role and make a visible contribution to commercial performance, we would like to hear from you.

Whats on offer

Agincare is a family-run organisation that is proud of its values and its commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits, including: Refer-a-friend scheme offering up to £1,000* Outstanding career development opportunities Blue Light Card discount package Employee Assistance Programme

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, we continue to expand our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing home services, home care, extra care, supported living and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service levers and members of the military community. Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Our services are regulated by the relevant regulatory bodies, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC), where applicable. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies at www.agincare.com/careers.